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Can you do BTEC business and study maths at uni?

Anony345533

So that means a foundation year to do maths at uni?

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DataVenia

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Anony345533

So that means a foundation year to do maths at uni?

As I'm sure you're aware, the significant majority of Mathematics degrees will expect you to have taken Mathematics at A level (even if you're also taking one or more BTECs). However, there are some which might not mandate that.

For example:

• Heriot Watt University say that for their BSc (Hons) Mathematics course you need "BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)". That's nice and vague, and would need an e-mail to the admissions team to establish how to establish whether your BTEC has "sufficient Mathematics". (details)

• University of Greenwich say that the Clearing entry requirements for their Mathematics, BSc Hons course are "Typical UCAS points for Clearing entry: 72. We will consider points from a number of different Level 3 qualifications including; A Levels, T Levels, BTEC/National Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Access courses, and an array of other/ international qualifications. Other requirements may be needed. Further details on entry requirements available." That last sentence may rule it out, but you have to contact them to establish that. (details)

• University of Derby say that for their Mathematics BSc (Hons) they're looking for "BTEC DDM-DMM". They make no mention of an A level in Maths being required alongside, or even what BTECs they'd be happy to accept. (One would imagine that a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management might not be welcomed.) Again, only the admissions team will be able to tell you the specifics. (details)

• London Metropolitan University say that for their Mathematics - BSc (Hons) they're looking for "a minimum of grades CCE in three A levels or minimum grades BB in at least two A levels, one of which must be from mathematics or numerate subjects (or a minimum of 80 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma; or Advanced Diploma; or Progression Diploma; or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits)". The implication is that the BTEC would need to be a "numerate subject". (details)

Summary: Maybe, but Mathematics degrees that would accept just a BTEC in Business will be hard to find, and you'll always need to check with the admission team for clarity.